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Hassenfeld Foundation is a private corporation based in PROVIDENCE, RI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1947. The principal officer is Alan G Hassenfeld. It holds total assets of $55.2M. Annual income is reported at $10.6M. Total assets have grown from $2.6M in 2011 to $55.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Hassenfeld Foundation has made 86 grants totaling $19M, with a median grant of $186K. The foundation has distributed between $8.9M and $10.1M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.3M, with an average award of $220K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$55K
Average Grant
$185K
Largest Grant
$1.2M
Based on 54 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Hassenfeld Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 86 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, NY, MA.
Hassenfeld Foundation has distributed a total of $19M across 86 grants. The median grant size is $186K, with an average of $220K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.3M.
Hassenfeld Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hassenfeld Foundation is headquartered in PROVIDENCE, RI. While based in RI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan G Hassenfeld | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Block | VP/Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Block Casdin | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lori Holland | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$55.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$54.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
86
Total Giving
$19M
Average Grant
$220K
Median Grant
$186K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityAlan G. Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute - Public Health | Providence, RI | $1.2M | 2023 |
| The Cats2 FoundationOWL ECO For Schools Program | Sunnyvale, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $593K | 2023 |
| Women & Infants Hospital FoundationUnrestricted | Warwick, RI | $403K | 2023 |
| Marine Toys For Tots FoundationUnrestricted | Triangle, VA | $400K | 2023 |
| Tufts UniversityEllen H. Block Career Services Center | Boston, MA | $398K | 2023 |
| Population & Development InternationalMechai Bamboo School | Kailua, HI | $300K | 2023 |
| Hasbro Children'S HospitalGeneral Fund | Providence, RI | $300K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalHassenfeld Cardiovascular Scholars Program Fund | Boston, MA | $300K | 2023 |
| Dream It FoundationUnrestricted | Doral, FL | $295K | 2023 |
| The Strong National Museum Of PlayHasbro Game Park | Rochester, NY | $292K | 2023 |
| The Jerusalem FoundationUnrestricted | New York, NY | $259K | 2023 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode IslandUnrestricted | Providence, RI | $250K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Israel MuseumIron Tree Acquisition | New York, NY | $239K | 2023 |
| One Tree PlantedUnrestricted | Shelburne, VT | $200K | 2023 |
| Brandeis UniversityHassenfeld Fellows Overseas Immersion Program | Waltham, MA | $175K | 2023 |
| Games For ChangeUnrestricted | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan ChicagoJUF Annual Campaign | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| Salve Regina UniversityOcean State Stories Initiative | Newport, RI | $50K | 2023 |
| The Hummel ReportUnrestricted | Providence, RI | $50K | 2023 |
| Crossroads Rhode IslandRoads to Home Campaign | Providence, RI | $50K | 2023 |
| Institute Of Contemporary ArtFund for the Future Phase II | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Temple Emanu-ElUnrestricted | Providence, RI | $28K | 2023 |
| Norton Museum Of ArtContemporary And Modern Art Council | West Palm Beach, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Nyu Langone HealthRadiothon | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Toy FoundationChildren and Families of Ukraine | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |